Charly Boy slumps, others wounded as police fire tear gas at anti-Buhari protesters.

Date of Occurrence

August 8, 2017
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Popular musician, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy, has, Tuesday, reportedly collapsed in Abuja following inhalation of tear gas canisters shot at him and other protesters demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari resumes office or resigns if incapable of continuing his duties as president of Nigeria.

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State/Country

Federal Capital Territory
Perpetrator

The Nigeria Police
Legal Foundation

Section 40 of the 1999 constitution
Source

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/just-in-charly-boy-slumps-others-wounded-as-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protesters/

Location

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

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